Homework

usgb/ˈhəʊmwɜːrk/
noun

Tasks given by teachers to students to be done outside of class times.

The teacher assigned math homework.
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Often appears as...

  • do your homework
  • finish homework

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Deadline Implied

Homework implies a deadline by which tasks must be completed.

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My history homework is due next Wednesday.
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Subject Specific

Homework is often specific to a particular subject being studied.

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We have to read five poems for our literature homework.
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Performance Indicator

Teachers use homework to evaluate a student's understanding and progress.

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Our teacher checks our homework every week to monitor our progress.
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